Even among Catholic musicians fighting the good fight (particularly younger ones), we often miss the important connection between the three topics that lie in the name of this weblog. Also connected to these are the other sacred arts (architecture, painting, writing of icons, etc). What make the sacred arts the sacred arts is that they are not simply beautiful in and of themselves. Rather, they point to the ultimate beauty, which is that reflected in the Most Holy Trinity. Although we can never fully comprehend the beauty of the Trinity, God himself provides the arts to us as a way for us, in our feeble way, to take a glimpse into the beauty that is to come.
A wonderful opportunity will be afforded us in the chance to delve into the biblical and theological aspects of the reformed Roman Liturgy. This blog will take a look at many of the re-translated orations and other prayers of the new translation of the Missale Romanum, as well as the poetry found in the Liturgia Horarum and other liturgical texts.
For my fellow choirmasters, I'll provide some repertoire suggestions...many of which are freely downloadable online.
That's what this blog will be...
But, also important is what it will not be...
We won't delve into frustrations with the prevailing state of sacred music, poetry, and liturgy. Why not? Well, two reasons. First, this blog is meant to be a chance to review in an intellectual and scholarly fashion, the beauty and the arts in the Roman Rite; to celebrate and revel what it can and should be...not to bemoan what it is not. Second, my experience has been that the best way to get rid of something is simply to ignore it.
So how can you help? Two ways in particular. First, I encourage you to comment on these pages, feeling free to agree or (charitably) disagree, suggesting additional or conflicting ideas. Second, and perhaps even more important, assist me in increasing readership by posting links to posts of interest on your social media pages, sharing them with friends, or citing this blog on your own blogs.
Enough blather...let us begin...
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